Clinton disbarment case falls to GOP appointee
In Little Rock Arkansas AP four colleagues excused themselves from President Clinton disbarment trial and Pulaski County Circuit Judge Leon Johnson appointed June 2 by a Republican governor says no immediate decision. The case was assigned after Judge Chris Piazza recused himself amid ethics concerns and Democrats cited political ties in voting.
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Indicators dip in May signaling cooled US economy
The Conference Board reports the Index of Leading Economic Indicators fell 0.1 percent in May led by weaker manufacturing and stock prices. The index was flat in April after a 0.1 percent rise in March, suggesting ongoing impact from rate hikes.
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Standoff Ends as Malaysian Gunmen Surrender
Malaysian officials announce a four day crisis with gunmen from an Islamic group ended when more than 20 militants surrendered. Two hostages were killed earlier and two wounded gunmen were taken to a hospital in Ipoh, according to Bernama and Defense Ministry press secretary Yengku Sharifuddin Tengku Ahmad.
Elian’s father hailed as a modern Cuban hero
Fidel Castro awarded Juan Miguel Gonzalez one of Cuba’s highest civilian honors after he refused bribes to defect during the Elian Gonzalez custody fight. Gonzalez, a Communist Party member, said exiles in Miami offered him $2 million to stay in the United States, an offer he rejected.
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Duchess Ferguson stays with daughter amid school concerns
The Duchess of York decided not to move to Switzerland for daughter Beatrice’s schooling at Aiglon College after officials cited unresolved issues at the school. Her spokesman cited ongoing concerns and the family remaining at Sundridge Park outside London.
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Palestinians push hard line as summit nears
As Clinton plans a Maryland summit with Barak and Arafat, Palestinians demand broad concessions. Barak faces defections from two coalition partners over land and settlements, shrinking his maneuver room before Camp David. Arafat signals that partial land offers will fail to bring peace, urging a comprehensive Palestinian state.
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State briefs from Charleston to Columbia describe police clashes and driver attention
In Charleston Julius Cuttino 28 was shot while dragging Trooper Burbage onto Interstate 26 during a bid to escape. Cuttino, previously charged with resisting arrest on drug charges and assaulting an officer, was treated and released. Burbage suffered road rash and was released. In Columbia the Transportation Department will partner with businesses this fall to educate employees on driving attention, aiming to curb inattention linked to over 31,000 crashes last year including 14,500 injuries and 118 deaths.
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Army slows violence in Northern Ireland
Helicopters and patrols dampened four nights of Protestant rioting in Belfast as security forces try to contain protests over an Orange Order march. Police clash injuries reported as thousands blocked roads, causing major traffic jams while gunfire and blast bombs were anticipated by authorities.
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Federal charges tie sports agent to $1B drug ring and fraud
The federal indictment accuses William Tank Black, a Columbia South Carolina based sports agent, of laundering profits for a Detroit cocaine ring that shipped about 1,100 pounds of cocaine from Los Angeles to Detroit in 1997 and 1998. He faces counts of conspiracy perjury and money movement helping dealers hide out of the country.
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